Description
When you’re seeking comfort or a remedy for the common cold, the Italian Penicillin Soup Recipe is your perfect companion. This heartwarming soup features tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs simmered together to create a nourishing bowl of goodness. Ideal for chilly nights or when you’re feeling under the weather, this recipe encapsulates the essence of Italian home cooking. With its rich flavors from garlic, lemon, and fresh parsley, each spoonful delivers both warmth and healing properties. Enjoy it with crusty Italian bread for a complete meal that feels like a warm hug.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 whole chicken breast, bone-in and skin-on
- 1 cup small pasta (ditalini or orzo)
- Fresh parsley and lemon juice for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic; cook until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and add chicken breast along with bay leaves and herbs. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to simmer for 25–30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
- Add pasta; cook until al dente according to package instructions. Finish with lemon juice and parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 70mg